Pinon Campground

Area Status: Closed

This is a nice, quiet and clean campground nestled among piñon and juniper trees.

The camp sites are nestled among mature piñon and juniper trees. It is tranquil and undiscovered with a few sites having a view of Quemado Lake. The campground is comprised of a family camping loop (east side) and a group camping loop (west side).

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Group area picnic shelter at Pinon Campground

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Group area campsites at Pinon Campground

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At a Glance

Operational Hours:

This campground will close for the season on September 30, 2018 at 12:00 noon.

Reservations:

Two group campsites in this area and a reservation is required for the group sites. Please contact Quemado Ranger District at 575.773.4678 for more information. There are 23 sites (tent only) that are $10/day. A - Group site will accomodate 30 people and the fee is $35/day. Check in time is 11:00 am on group sites. Reservations required. Each group site has a 28 x 20 pavilion with tables, charcoal grills and fire rings. B - Group site will accommodate 75 people and the fee is $55/day.

Area Amenities:

Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water

Fees

There is a $10.00 fee for the tent sitess in this campground. "America the Beautiful" Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored for the tent site area only for 50% discount.

Usage:

Light

Restrictions:

There is a 14 day stay limit for all campgrounds on the Gila NF. Fires permitted only in fire rings provided. All pets must be on leash, except within an enclosed area.

General Information

General Notes:

Closest Stores:
Quemado is 21 miles from the campground. There is nowhere in Quemado to purchase a fishing license.

Directions:

Just west of Quemado, NM, take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

Recreation Map

Activities

Bicycling

SHOW

Mountain Biking

There are many biking opportunities in and around the campground.

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Open

Difficulty Level:

Intermediate

Camping & Cabins

HIDE

Group Camping

There are two group camping sites available. Group sites require reservation. Group site A accommodates 30 people and is $35/day. Group Site B will accommodate 75 people and is $55.00/day. Each group site has a 28' x 20' pavilion with tables, charcoal grills and fire rings.

Please call Quemado Ranger District at 575-773-4678 for information.

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Open

Fees:

variable

Reservation required?:

Y

Reservation info:

Group sites require reservations. Call Quemado Ranger District for more information.

Hours of Operation:

Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District normally runs from May 1, to Sept. 30. For more information, contact the Quemado Ranger District at (575) 773-4678.

RV Camping

RV hookups are available. Some sites are large enough for self contained RVs up to 30 feet. RV dump station is available at the entrance to the campground (May 1 to September 30). Dump fee is $5.00.

Status:

Open

Hours of Operation:

Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District normally runs from May 1, to Sept. 30.

Campground Camping

There are 23 developed tent sites each with picnic tables and fire rings/bbq grills. The tent sites are available on a first come, first served basis and there is a $10/day fee. The sites have level gravel pads.

No. of Sites

23

No. of Accessible sites

2

Status:

Open

Fees:

$10/day

Hours of Operation:

Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District normally runs from May 1, to Sept. 30.

Hiking

SHOW

Day Hiking

Pinon Access Trail (foot trail starting next to site 47 and 0.8 miles long) provides access to Quemado Lake and a network of area trails.

Status:

Open

Difficulty Level:

Intermediate

Nature Viewing

SHOW

Viewing Wildlife

Occasionally elk may be seen. Be careful driving at night since elk are often on the roads. The upper end of the lake provides ideal habitat.